Limitations in the availability of airspace and airports - that is the primary challenge for the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to carry out repatriation for the Filipinos stuck in the Middle East tensions. 

With this, the agency studies and evaluates all available options to ensure the safe repatriation of Filipinos who wish to return to the Philippines. 

One of the potential solutions being considered is land travel.  Individuals will be transported to a safe and secure location where they can be picked up to get back to the Philippines.

“We are looking in possible alternative ways. Ngayon, kung sarado ang air option, then possibly land options are there, but that is as far as I go. Di ko na sasabihin yung detalye for the safety of our people,” DMW Sec. Cacdac said

[“We are looking in possible alternative ways. At present, if the air option is unavailable, then possibly land options are there, but that is as far as I go. I’m not going to say a detail for the safety of our people,”]

Secretary Cacdac also emphasized waiting for the risk to go down to ensure their safety.

“We want those risks down to zero as much as possible before we undertake repatriation,” he added

With reports from Ryan Lacanlale

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